Thursday, February 25, 2010

Oatmeal Cookies and the Health Benefits of Milk.

One of the best things about working part-time is that I have re-discovered the joys of baking. I haven't baked cakes and cookies for years so I have been making up for lost time these last few weeks by baking up a cookie and cake storm! I think that my husband and children are also enjoying this new passion for baking! When the kids come home from school we have been sharing stories about our day over oatmeal cookies and a glass of milk!

Well, my son and I have been loving the milk and we could drink it all day but my 13 year old daughter doesn't enjoy milk very much so the cookies are more of a bribe to help her drink it. I think she takes after my mother because Mum is not a big milk drinker either.

Perhaps after they have read this post they might think differently about drinking milk.

It is also a natural treatment for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) with studies showing that women taking 1,000 to 1,300 milligrams of calcium rich foods such as milk experience significant improvements in their mood and less pain and bloating during the menstrual cycle.

2. Milk contains Vitamin A a well known anti-infective vitamin required for the immune system to function properly. Fat-free milk with vitamin A comes with 10 percent of the vitamin A that a person needs each day.

4. In order for the body to absorb calcium, it needs Vitamin D. By getting about 15 minutes of sun each day you can get a healthy dose but we don't seem to be getting adequate amounts of sun exposure these days. Milk can help us here! There is a bonus when it comes to Calcium too- it can keep us trim and help prevent osteoporosis! A study of adolescent girls showed those who consumed the most calcium were also the leanest. Researchers found that calcium at the cellular level causes fat to be broken down in the cell and speeds up the rate at which calories are burned. If we drink a cup of milk and we will get 31 percent of your necessary daily calcium, making it a great food to help prevent osteoporosis.

5. Milk contains Potassium which helps to maintain proper electrolyte and acid base balance in the body, lowers the risk of high blood pressure, and ensures that both nerves function properly. A study titled Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), showed that people who consumed a diet rich in fruits and vegetables had lower blood pressure. Add three servings of milk products and the blood pressure lowering effect is doubled!

See Mum and Maddy-you need to drink your milk!!!

Now, I can't provide the same kinds of scientific evidence to support the idea that eating 3 serves of cookies is a healthy thing to do but if it helps the milk go down then maybe once a day could be OK?

So, if you need a yummy oatmeal cookie recipe to help the milk go down you should give these a try.

Oh yea darl those look bloody tasty! :) i have a weak spot for oatmeal choc chip cookies :) i use dark choc chips as dark choc is a lil better for ya! I play around alot with my cookie recipe cuz we dont eat alot of sugar in our house :) thanks for droppin by my blog the other day always love when i run into an aussie! im off to check out some of ur other posts :)

I wish I could just reach through the screen and take a cookie. I'm just passing through from SITS. Its fun to connect with people that live in Australia. I lived in Sydney for 2 years and miss it everyday. Take care.

Hi, It is a joy to visit your blog. The cookies are making me hungry for a treat but it is only 6:25am here in the states so I better have breakfast first :)...Thank you so much for visiting my blog and your kind comment. Now I am off for a glass of milk, which I don't care for, but you have convinced me I need!xoxo

Natasha, What a beautiful post. I was home when my boys came back from school and I always had home made cookies or chocolate chip muffins waiting with a glass of milk. We would sit together my 4 boys and I and they would tell me about their day. You brought back wonderful memories. One day you will look back and say That was a very good thing?Rita

Beautiful post!!! I always struggle with the after school snack and I never really thought of milk and cookies like this! Sometimes my mom will make cookies, but they are not into milk despite my trying. I think I will try some like this though. Thanks for stopping by! You can get those plates sometimes on ebay and replacements always has them. There are only four that I know of.

Of course cookies have nutritional value:) I eat enough cookies to confirm that fact:) Your oatmeal cookies look good and I like them warm from the oven with milk or a cup of tea. I like your Harrods tea towel too. I made Irish Soda Bread today as little gifts for friends. I know it is early but I had some free time this AM. My house smells wonderful as I am sure your home smells good from all the baking you are doing.Joyce

Oh I love Oatmeal cookies but believe it or not I have trouble find oats in Paris so I have to go to an American store. I'd love to come join you all for some milk and cookies. Thanks for the recipe.It is so nice you are able to be a stay at home Mom - I think that is the most important job in the world. Your kids are so lucky.Take care my friend

Hi Natasha!I love your counter tops and cupboards! They look beautiful, what fun to bake in your kitchen! The cookies look delicious also, makes me hungry for some. I just got a new oven after my last one bit the dust, so now I can finally make the kiddos some cookies!!!Kate

Left you a previous comment (if you look up a bit LOL). Thanks for visiting my blog 18 TO Life. I have 2 blogs, at the moment, and I think I will be shutting the one you left a comment on unfortunately. I will only be posting on Anne-Marie With A Dash. I dont know what I was thinking of opening up a second one. Unfortunately, I will be loosing your comment and your "follower badge". Hopefully you will come and visit me at the other, more current, blog. If you have the time or as you say "5 minutes just for me", hopefully you will click the "follower button" again because I would love to keep in touch with you as you have a lovely blog. Thanks again.

Yumm..we love cookies and milk,too! Well...Sarah and I agree with you on the milk part!! So we load it with chocolate syrup :)The kids will love this recipe!!Your breakfast bar is awesome! I love the color, is it marble? And is marble hard to care for? Looks great! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)Wendy

YUMMM!!! Why did you have to post this??? I want some right this minute!!! PLEASE!!!! Loving your blog......came over from Mommy Blogs.......sending a vour your way right now........first a cookie!Mama Holli

Is there anything better than cookies and milk? I've never heard of L.S.A. but anything with almonds is fine with me.

I've been a follower, but today as I was checking my blog list it said that I could no longer see your blog. I removed you from my list and added you back in. Hopefully I will start getting notices of your posts again.

I am kinda with your Mum & daughter! I will only frink milk if it is chocolate milk! I did enjoy reading you reasons on why we need milk!I also have to say that I love your breakfast bar! It is gorgeous!!

Natasha, thank your for showcasing my Oatmeal Cookie recipe. Your cookies look perfect. I can just imagine how thrilled your children are to be met with freshly baked cookies after a long day at school. Brings back some lovely memories of when my son was young.

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